The Role of Asymmetric Dimethyl Arginine and Oxidant/Antioxidant System in Preeclampsia

ALAÇAM H., Dikmen G., Yaman H., Cakir E., DEREN Ö., Akgul E. O., ...More

FETAL AND PEDIATRIC PATHOLOGY, vol.30, no.6, pp.387-393, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.3109/15513815.2011.618869
  • Journal Name: FETAL AND PEDIATRIC PATHOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.387-393
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Preeclampsia is a syndrome characterized by hypertension and proteinuria. The aim of this study is to find the relationship between preeclampsia, asymmetric dimethyl arginine (ADMA), and the oxidant/antioxidant system. Twenty-one preeclamptic and 28 normal pregnant women were included in this study. In cord bloods, ADMA and oxidant/antioxidant parameters were measured. Asymmetric dimethyl arginine levels were significantly increased in preeclamptic pregnancies compared to the control group (p = 0.006). The activities of antioxidant enzymes and malondialdehyde levels were increased in the preeclamptic group compared to the control group (p < 0.001, p = 0.022, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, respectively). Development of endothelial dysfunction and oxidative stress may play a role in developing preeclampsia.